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WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MARCH 8, 1979
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor John Kiedis at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room,
10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with
the Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiedis,
Councilman Martino, and Councilman Aldred. Vice Mayor Laurie and
Councilman Feeney were not in attendance. Attorney William Brant and
City Manager John Orr were also in attendance.
Vice Mayor Laurie, who was unable to attend the meeting due to a business
commitment, submitted his input in writing re: agenda items. Councilman
Feeney was absent due to illness.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 1979, were unanimously
approved by the Council, as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced that meetings of the City's Planning and Zoning
Commission and Fire Department will take place on Tuesday, March 13, 1979,
at 7:30 P.M..
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
HR. SAM Mr. Sam Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Ave., PRE, addressed the Council re: the
i ILLO vegetation at Monet & Burns Roads causing blind spots for motorists turning
north /south onto Prosperity Farms Road; the pothole in PGA Boulevard between
the C -18 Canal and the Turnpike; the four - laning of A -1 -A Alternate and
Military Trail; and the completion of the curbing of the Holly Drive medians.
MS. KATHY Ms. Kathy Potts, 444 Riverside Dr., PRE, addressed the Council re: motorists
Fffrr7 leaving the pavement at the curve on Riverside Drive between MacArthur
Boulevard and Lighthouse Drive. This safety hazard will be referred to the
Police Department.
MS. LOUISE Ms. Louise Barnes, 10124 Seagrape Way, PBG, addressed the Council re:large
f S commercial trucks taking a route other than Military Trail between Northlake
Boulevard and PGA Boulevard.
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MS. LOREN Ms. Loren Furtado, 4318 Crestdale St., PBG, addressed the Council recom-
FU�RT DO mending the placement of stop signs on Crestdale Street at Birdwood Street
and Bellewood Street. This will be referred to the Police Department for
consideration.
In response to the inquiry of Ms. Furtado, Attorney Brant advised unlicensed
vehicles are not permitted an City streets.
PRESENTATION BY RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD RE: RECREATION MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY
The members of the City's Recreation Advisory Board presented for the
Council's cons -ideration a Recreation Master Plan they prepared for the
City -owned lands in the area of the Municipal Complex, which was broken
down into five designated areas. This plan has been attached and made
a part of these minutes.
As requested by the Board as their first priority for implementation,
the Council approved the plan for Area 4, with the modification of the two
softball fields to be layed out whereas the home plates are located in
the outer corners of the norther perimeter of the area, rather than the
inner corners; and requested the City Manager to obtain cost figures and
determine a time frame for the relocation of the Girls' Softball Fields.
Mr. John Caporini offered to contact the PBGYAA re: their monetary con-
tribution for the construction of the concession stand.
RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 26, 1979, rescheduling monthly meetings of the Council, was
7C70=N 26, deferred to a future meeting when a full Council is in attendance.
ORDINANCES: During the workshop session on Ordinance 4, 1979, amending Section 17.
ORDINANCE 4, Planned Community Districts of Article VII, of Appendix A, Zoning Codes,
777T_ the word "minimum" was placed in the stead of the word "average" in the
sixth line of the title paragraph and the first line of the second para-
graph of Section 1 and in the stead of the verbiage of "average amount
of" in the second line of the second paragraph of Section 1. A Public
Hearing and consideration of Second Reading of Ordinance 4, 1979, will
take place at the Regular Meeting of March 15, 1979.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ADOPTION OF An Ordinance amending the City's Building Code by repealing Appendix "J"
MUD—Er ENERGY of the Standard Building Code and adopting the Model Energy Efficiency
CODE
Building Code in its stead will be read on first reading at the March 15,
City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/8/79
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1979 Regular Meeting; and a Public Hearing and consideration of Second
Reading will be held at the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1979.
POLICY OF THE A Policy of the Council re: City employees taking Administrative Leave
COUNCIL Z� : to attend school will be established at a future meeting when a full
ADMIN. LEAVE
Council is in attendance.
GREEN -UP DAY Mr. Sam Carsillo, member of the City's Beautification and Environmental
C-17 CCTAN -UP) Committee, offered to invite Mrs. Steve Doran and Mrs. John Broch to
the Committee's next meeting to discuss /coordinate the "Green -Up (Clean -Up)
Day" Mrs. Doran and Mrs. Broch have proposed in the City.
BLOOD DONOR Mr. Bruce Prince, member of the City's Recreation Advisory Board, offered
DRY to assist the City Manager in arranging a "Blood Donor Day" in the City
whereas the PBG Community Hospital's mobile blood bank would be available
at the City Hall to receive blood donations from City employees and perhaps
City residents.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
P & Z COMMISSION Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of a communication from the City's Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission recommending to the Council the rezoning of a
5.128 -acre parcel located on the west side of Prosperity Farms Road, south
of PGA Boulevard,from RM Medium Density Residential District to CPO Com-
mercial Professional Office District. This recommendation was based on
the petition of Mr. Kieran Kilday as agent for Mr. George R. Blanck.
REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis reported that Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Feeney, Councilman
Aldred and himself attended the ground- breaking ceremony for the PGA
Resort Community on Friday, March 2, 1979.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
FINANCIAL CON- A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
PmrTerr -PUR- with William R. Hough and Company as Financial Consultants for the City's
CTU77-7--�EA- possible purchase of Seacoast Utilities, Inc. will be considered for adop-
COAST UTILITIES tion at the Regular Meeting of March 15, 1979. Reports submitted by Mr.
Joe Wise, Resident Manager, re: recent activities of William R. Hough and
Company in Florida Municipal Bonds will be placed on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
SCREENING COM- Vice Mayor Laurie, City Manager John Orr, and Jack Hanson, the City's Build -
MITTEE FOR ing Official, were appointed by the Council to the Screening Committee to
CITY'S CONSULT-
ING ENGINEER make recommendations to the Council re: the appointment of a Consulting
Engineer for the City.
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ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
PRIORITY LIST Mayor Kiedis requested that the Council submit their items to the City
Clerk for inclusion on the priority list.
LOCATION OF PAY The Council acknowledged receipt of a communication from Mr. Paul A.
PHONE AT POST Pickard of the U. S. Post Office in West Palm Beach requesting the City's
OFFICE DEPOT T
input re: Southern Bell's request to locate a public telephone at the
Post Office Depot at the Municipal Complex. The City Manager was requested
to apprise Mr. Pickard the Council is not in favor of this proposal.
ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M..
MAYOR KIEDIS
U CE MAYOR LAURIE
CITY CLERK
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COUNCILMAN ALDRED
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COUNCILMAN MARTINO
March 8, 1979
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John L. Orr, City Manager
SUBJECT: Meeting with Mayor John Lomelo of Sunrise
to Discuss Utility Acquisition -
Attended by: Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Feeney,
Councilman Aldred and myself.
Gentlemen:
An informal discussion was held in the Mayor's office to gain some
insight as to the problems currently experienced by the City of
Sunrise with their Utilities and also the possible problems to
anticipate with a proposed purchase of an existing system.
For the limited time that we spent with the Mayor, he brought out
many points for consideration. Some of the points that could be
related to our pending purchase are as follows:
1. Obtain the best Financial Consultant possible.
One that has extensive experience with Utilities.
2. Plan to spend some up -front money if we expect
to obtain Federal Funding for initial purchase or
for future expansion. Federal Funds are available
according to the Mayor.
3. Seacoast is a secondary treatment facility, and under
the 201 Clean Water Act, Deep Well Injection will be
required by 1981 or 82. This will be a considerable
Capital outlay.
4. Sludge from the System must also be addressed within
the next two or three years. This is a consideration
for Capital outlay.
5. Considering all factors, the Mayor is of the opinion that
acquiring a Utility System is one of the best investments
a municipality can make.
Some other items that were discussed are as follows:
1. Connection Cost
2. Surcharge for customers outside the Corporate Limits
3. Charge some rates for all units - i.e., Single Family
and Multi- family should be the same.
4. Municipal System not covered by the PSC
5. Future - undeveloped lands - Revenue producing if
Utility held for future development.
6. City to receive copy of Sunrise Utility P & L Statement.
7. After excess profits are distributed to the necessary
Utility Accounts, such as 0 & H, Capital Improvements,
etc., the excess can be transferred to the General Fund
`� to help reduce the Citizen's tax burden.
Meeting with Mayor of Sunrise - Utilities Purchase
8. Adequate water supply for present and future
development was addressed.
Although we did not have the time to go into extensive detail
on the above subjects, we were presented with some interesting
items for consideration.
March 8, 1979
TO: Members of the PBG City Council
FROM: Vice Mayor, Sam Laurie
SUBJECT: Input for Workshop fleeting of March 8, 1979
cc: John L. Orr, Bill Brant
SUMMARY:: I will be unable to attend the subject workshop meeting due
to a P & WA Commitment for this evening. Please consider my
input in the following areas.
1. Section III - Minutes - O.K.
2. Section VII - Master Plan Presentation - What sort of time frames are
the Recreation Advisory Board members anticipating for
the specific items in areas 4 and 5?
3. Section VIII - Resolution 26 - I am not opposed to trying an alternative
approach to our meetings, but I am presently comfortable
with our weekly schedule. A 7:30 start might be inconvenient
at times, but since it is only proposed as once a month
I could live with it.
4. Section IX, Ordinance 4: I don't understand uhat /how the word "average"
means in this context. It appears that this word should
be deleted.
5. Section X - Discussion Items:
1. Model Energy Code: I understand that we are in conformance
now since we had previously adopted Appendix "J" of the
Standard Building Code; and that we must not adopt the
Fla. Energy Code and repeal Appendix "J ". Sounds O.K.
Is the Building Department completely up to speed, since
this goes into effect March 16? Should P & Z have a
copy of the Code? Will this add to our Building Depart-
ment's workload? Are structures presently being erected
Grandfathered?
2. Employee Leave for School: If attendance is required to
gain /maintain certification to remain produ ctive member
of City Staff - up to 12 days per year. If this is
optional schooling to generally improve one's background,
i.e., obtaining a Master's Degree - up to 5 days per year.
Beyond this, compensatory or vacation time should be used
after approval of the City Manager of the scope of the
program.
3. Green Up Day: How about "clean --up, green up "? Maybe on
Arbor Day, if what this is is what it sounds like it is.
How about special invitations to some of the less
attractive commercial /industrial areas? Hand delivered?
Maybe I could paint my holkswagon green!!!!!
4. Blood Donor Day - O.K. by me. Why not at the City Hall
for employees' convenience? I have some extra to donate!
6. Section XII - Reports: John Orr, John Kiedis, myself and Dick Aldred
attended the PGA Groundbreaking. John Kiedis toasted the
event - was it Sprite or Champagne, John?
March B, 1979
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7. Section XIII - City Manager Items:
1. Financial Consultant: I believe the candidates are:
H.I. Hennann, William R. Hough and Diversified Utilities.
Do we have resumes from each? Which is most familiar with our
particular goal, i.e., obtaining Seacoast?
2. Consulting Engineer Screening Committee: I would like to be on
this Committee as I have some knowledge of this area by virtue
of my consultinq practice.
S. Section XIV: Items by Mayor and Council:
1. What is status of Handicapped Bus stops?
2. When would it be timely to adopt resolutions s pporting
the Municipal League's two resolutions?
3. Against telephone booth at Post Office: Unnecessary /unattractive -
invites vandalism.
4. I will be requesting funds from the Council for architect's
services for the Community Center at the March 15th meeting.
Please consider.
5. Recreation Department Movies - Started? Attendance?
6. Community Center: We Will be writing to Stone /Chiles /Bafalis
re: Federal monies available, if any.
7. When is appropriate time to sponsor resolution to P.B. County
Legislative Delegation re: reapportionment of school funds?
8. Status of Desrocher's appeal?
9. Will State Sheriff's Association intervene in Police Hearing?
Has date been set for Hearing?
10. Status of Winchester Courts (Plat 4)
11. Start PBA negotiations - Date?
12. Start Service Union negotiation - Date?
13. Newsletter?
14. Sunrise Meeting report?
15. Junk Vehicles Status?
16. Response from NPB, LP, P.B. County, re: our Utilities
aquisition Resolution?
17. Raich Exhange? $70,DDO offer response?
18. Ditto, Lighthouse Drive bike path?
19. Next Appeals date for Holiday Inn sign?
20. I need small map showing George Blanck's property and
Meadows expansion.
21. Should we apply for Community Development Funding (as did
NPB) for Utilities purchase study.
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February 26, 1979
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John L. Orr, City Manager
SU3JECT: Attached Request
Gentlemen:
The attached regaest from Steve Henning, Director of Recreation, should
be a policy decision of the Council. Said request would involve one
Friday each month, then at a later date involve three (3) full days for
two weeks. Although it is not the City's intent to ilTz ede education,
this will establish a precedent and therefore should be a policy decision
of the City Council.
Steve is asking for "Administrative Leave" on the Fridays involved, with
vacation days to be used in the second _phase of the program. If the
City Council approves this request, I would recamend that only vacation
days be used.
This will not be an isolated request, therefore I reccnriend serious
consideration prior to establishing policy.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
1O500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS. FLORIDA 33410 622 -1200
TO: Palm Beach Gardens City Council
FROM: Recreation and ?arks Advisory Board
- MJECT: Natnicipal Complex Recreation -tester Plan (hew Acreage Development)
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board has conducted a thorough review of the over -all
City requirements for recreational activities. The Board has coordinated with numerous
concerned and interested individuals and civic organizations and firmly believes that the
continued development of the City Complex in accordance with the plan as presented herein
will provide attractive and functional recreational facilities which will meet the City's
current and foreseeable requirements and still allow for some expansion if necessary to
meet possible future needs.
The Municipal Conplex area and the over --all proposed develops ent plan are outlined on
Attachment 1. This attachment is comprised of five designated areas for discussion pur-
poses and for depicting location.
Area 1 contains the shuffleboard, tennis courts, picnic areas, and playground area and is
located on the Northwest quadrant of the city property, north of Burns Road, bordered by
1.11itary Trail and Johnson Lairy Road. Development of thic area has been to
current plans and no additions are reco^u snded at this tine. However, it should be noted
that expansion capabilities do currently e:.ist in thi3 area to add t *,;o additional tennis
courts if future requirements should dict-:1e the neec for same.
Area 2 repres::nts the Southwest quadrant by ::7.1ii Trail -end ;".erns "oad. This
area currently contains only fire 1)3part_.e-., facilities (main Firc S ,:tioi3, r =rking lot,
and historic fire station buildinZ). No re cifanr_ndatiDn, are beinj to c.a-plete.
.3 ��vclopmcnt of this area for recrvati o-n l/'-:'isur,:�: ?)' rposE:> at thie
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Various possibilities exist, but at present, the Board reco:. ends that we 0.acee3 with
other development plans and leave this area open for future requirements Cie. possible
library or fire department expansion requirements).
Area 3 is the north ten acres east of City Hall, fronting on Johnson Dairy Ron-i and
represents the most recently developed recreational area (completed in 19761. This area
is also currently known as "Gardens Park" and contains three permanently insza'_ied base-
ball fields (one senior league field and two midget league fields). This area also con-
tains the senior league soccer field with temporary and removable goals. The only
recommended expansion in this area is the enlargement /addition of a parking lot on the west
side of the southwest corner baseball field. This lot will provide spaces for 20 cars.
However, some form of permanent parking spaces may be required at a later date along, the
south side of Johnson Dairy Road to service the northeast baseball field and soccer area.
Recognizing the potential problem of losing any such parking spaces to Tanglewood Apt.
residences, we are making, no specific recoDbr.endations for these additions at this time
pending further review.
Areas 4 and 5 represent the new development areas to which the Board has prim ri.ly
addressed itself over the past months. These areas, which are located as follows, will
be subsequently addressed in detail:
Area 4: The south ten acres, east of City Hall, fronting on Burns Road
Area 5: The 12.5 acres south of the Fire Station between Burns Road and the
Thompson River extending slightly east of the Fire Station ar.1 west
to the Area 3 and Area 4 west border line.
Area It represents the addition of two parking lots; an electronic score board; a concession
stand; a Kiddie park; two grass infield softball fields; an, an entry /exit roar on the west
border. These reco:iunende,t additions are in accordance :•7ith and furthers the :ravioaaly
ae,;eloped concept. for Area 3 which was to day lop an o,rer_pll basely01 /softb-.i- yr cojnple.�
withopen areas for other flexible park type usages. Specific coa.r.ents on e.cr of the
recv :mendations for this area are:
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1. The two parkin; lots: The proposed lots are symmetrical and ran east and
west through the 20 acres. Each lot will provide parking for 54 cars for a
total of 108 parking spaces in support of the four centrally located fields
(two Area 3 baseball fields and two Area 4 softball fields). In addition and
pending the possible addition of parking spaces along Johnson Vi ry Road (see
discussion under Area 3), the west side parking lot can also be used to
servicethe northwest corner baseball field in Area 3. The Board believes
that the location of these lots will provide the most functional as well as
the most aesthetic arrangement.
As can be noted on Attachment 1, we propose to separate these lots with a
small connecting service type road which would allow for support of the
concession stand but which would be "chained" off from use during the base-
ball/softball season or when the fields and concession stand are being util•-
iced on a city sanctioned organized basis. Although the plan (;_ttachGent 1)
has been drawn to separate the concession stand and the VOLo yarh: 4n
alternate arrangement would be to install the service access connecting road
on the north side of the concession /storage building. This re- arrangement
would provide for a more aesthetic appearance between the concession building
and the Kiddie park.
2. ON side entrance /exit road to Burns Road: This road would be used solely
for gaining access to the west side parking :Lot and thus prevent tha
necessity of cars having to traverse the concession stand and Kiddie park area.
3. Concession /Storage Building: This building is proposed as being approximately
60 feet long and 20 feet wide and would house the concession stand operation,
the main office for the Palm ?each Gardens YouLh Athleti_c As.oc`_at_cn ( ?BN AQ
storage for the Recreation Department, and the men and womens rest roons. ',ye
propose that this building have a wood shingle type roof and'have a floor plan:
similar to that outlined on Attachment 3.
The approximate cost of this building, excluding concession stand equip-
ment, is $25,000. The Board has coordinated with the PBGY A Board which has
agreed to donate up to 50% or the actual cost of this building not to exceed
a total donation of $10,000 contingent upon approval of the PBMU general
membership and upon the City Council's approval of the usage of the con-
cession stand operation and office space by the PBGYA0.. The PBGYAA would
also buy and /or obtain all necessary concession stand equipment, which is
estimated to cost $2,300.
4. "Kiddie Park ": Vb propose that this park be added to allow a place for smaller
children to occupy themselves while baseball and softball activities are
ongoing. This park would also, of course, be usable by all residents regard-
less of their affiliation with the baseball /softball programs. This would
contain slides, swings, and other sin.ilar outdoors park equipment. 1..b also
propose that the park contain a flag pole, fountain arrangement, and
dedication plaque.
5. Electronic Score Board: This _te::i is proposed for us° only with the south-
east corner baseball field of Area 3. The score board has already been
donated to the Gity and installed. It's location is appro{i ately north of
and mid -way of the proposed concession /storage building. Controls for same
will have to be provided for, from either the major league field or within the
concession stand. However, and due to distance, the prefe^ able arrangement
would be to install a ramovable control box at the rain field.
6. Softball Fields (bti o each): The location of these fields cons u°lied much
discussion. In the final ana,ysis, we pz,c -c- e that the fields be located as
indic.Lod on Atta.cll;Lant 1 whic'._ provideo fo a - -t!- alis,eel arru.7,o -rent with
closo pro-r_Lnity to the concco,�ion stand am Kiddie park. hi^ arra ngement
also allows For co:-ion asa „e of parking 1?ts in rapport of tha ._roa 3 baseball
fields and leaves the south section open For other non- pe:z-,ancnt inalallatio :z
activities such as po =,Sible s,ccer expansion. Thi aria,: a e t is fu�ctionaE.
an -1 aesthetic.
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Area 5 contains the proposed addition of a Comimunity Center building with an adjacent
parking lot for approximately 100 cars, four abuting handball /racquetball courts on the
south side wall, two basketball courts, expansion of the present picnic area, the addition
of a marquee for announcing public events, and the continuation of the existing jogging
trail. The theme of this area would be open space with the Community Center being placed
in the approximate center of the property i.ith minimum in-pact to the existing trees and
landscape.
1. Cormaunity Center. The Board believes that this is a priority item which is
a true need of the City. At the present time, there is no facility in the
City which provides the needed meeting and /or recreational room nor is there
any place large enough for community social events. The proposed center
would meet these urgent requirements.
The proposed building would be approximately 130 feet by 160 feet in size
and contain the following (see Attactl-.ient ), for the proposed building plan):
a. Recreation Department Offices. Recreation Department personnel
would be responsible to monitor use of all equipment and facilities.
b. Social Hall with basketball /volle;;ball /tenris usage capabilities
with seating for approximately 150 people for athletic events and
500 people for social events or civic meetings. (we propose a multi-
purpose floor)
c. Presentation room with stage and movable partitions. This room
would be used for larger ce.lrunit".- organisational meetings as well
as for prest3ntation of local pia;-s, etc. (this roan :•iili seat
approximately 150 p oola).
d. Recreation -:1_ Game Vioo� (previou ';. ic- o-,,n as Teen Center) to include
pool tablos, ping pond t.bloo, __..ctron °_c g.Lmes, etc. 1,. also
su:;i _-,>t that there ba vcndin;; t pe r,_acidnea /tables' requi.rin;; a
r:ir:iu am parr ent for upkeep and :,_yin ,enanco purposes.
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e. Arts and Crafts Room with space for approximately 40
participants.
f. Storage Rooms for recreational equipment and outdoor '-a-,.n equip-
ment, etc.
g. Gymnastics /:;eight Roo:.
h. Kitchen for serving refreshments and -.,arm food for special events.
i. Smaller meeting rooms for various community organizational use as
required.
j. Air conditioning.
k. Rest Rooms.
?.b estimate that the cost of this building would be approximately
$624,000, assuming an estimated cost of $30 /square foot.
2. Parking Lot: Considering the various and multiple usage of the community
center complex (ie. the building, handball /racquetball courts, outdoor
basketball courts, jog;ing trail, and picnic area), we felt that space for
a rnin;-aun of 100 cars would be required. The proposed lot would provide this
space and will cost approximately 452,000 (Lot size of 130' wide by 200' long=
26,000 square feet at 42 per square foot covering, sub -base, blacktop, striping
and car stops).
3. Handball /Racquetball Courts: T „e propose to add four of these courts adjacent
to the south wall of the community center building. The south call of the
building would have to be reinforced concrete at tlr:e of constaaction. How-
ever, the courts themselves could be added at a later date if necessary due-
to -financial constraints.
Courts: Those two counts are nesdec: by the Cily and t -ould be a
natural location in the pro- _iniity of thE,, Car unity Center iuildin_. `:'hcy
would lac L1 i tate the need oC' po, ulcer basketball free p' ay that _s a,ppare7t at
Pant Drive, .which, at the prc?ent, ti171e, is thO 0111V city and /or con -
twilled baakctb:ll court.
The only other outdoor basketball facilities are at Hor;ell ;°atkins Junior
High School and at Palm Beach Gardens High School. Unfortunately, the use
of these courts is restricted to a large extent due to tennis usage or
normal school and/or community school activities.
In addition to basketball, these two new courts could be made available for
roller skating or outdoor dances.
5. Jogging Trail: The WOKE jogging trail is presently very Vop.:lar. To
plan to continue the trail in its present layout, with slight variations,
which would pass over the proposed entrance road to the proposed parking lot.
However, and through the use of speed limit warning signs, road bumps, and
low shrubs, both runner and driver could see each other and thereby not create
an unsafe condition.
6. Picnic Area: is propose that the present picnic area remain as is. However,
expansion and additional development is recommended such as the acquisition
and installation of limited playground equipment Qe. swings), picnic tables,
a picnic shelter, large Bar -B -Q, :rater fountain, etc. These items could be
added over a period of brie based upon priorities and financial considerations.
7. lArquee: tie propose that a marquee for announcing public events be placed in
front of the Community Center Building close to Burns Road. This marquee
should be an attractively landscaped sign and could be a definite asset to
the City for announcing special events, programs, sports, etc.
Tho Recreational Advisory Board recormenis that the above overall plan be adopted by the
City Or planning purposes. 70 recognize, of course, that much more detail is required to
fully .implement the above_ piss =am ng overall plan approval by the City Council, the Board
r;_O pursue K yleDentatioa details axed prejeut sane to the Council for consideration and
subsequent action, At present, we consider that the following priority listing for detailed
`�i �l snantation should be °olloued:
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Area l;:
1. Approval of overall plan.
2. Installation of the two softball fields in Area 4.
3. Installation of parking lots (one in Area 3 and two in Area 4) and grading
of Area 4 west side access road - these could be black - topped at a later date.
4. Construction of Concession Stand /uorare 3ailding.
5. Construction of ?kiddie Park and fountain.
Area 5.
1. Detailed planning for the Co.=unity Center and the pursuing of a special
referendum vote for financing (note that although small in relation to the
cost of the building, the PBu =�.A currently has approximately X3,700 in a
building trust fund for the City in support of a community Center. These
funds are being accu,iulated at approximately $1,200 /year through 1960.)
2. Construction of the Community Center parting lot, and marquee.
3. Construction of handball /racoaatba!1 courts.
It. Construction of basketball courts.
5. Expansion of picnic facilities.
The Recreation Advisory Board r ambers would be pleased to xeet with the City Council at it's
convenience to discuss the above.
1 . tunicipal Compla.t Area Plan
2. Factual Data anee,
3. Concession Building :loon Plan
It. Coimriunity Center Floor Plan
Respec-�fully submitted,
Kenneth F. Staggs
Chair, an, P.ecreation'a d Parks Advisory
Board
SITE PLAN CITY OF PAI D-ILCH GARDINS
Ap,.l 9, 1975 1= = so
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Area n1: Tennis Courts
Tennis Courts: 60' x 120' 8 merioership 2 public
Shuffleboard: 6' x 52' (6)
Volleyball: 30 x 60 (1 ) Sacs
Horseshoes: 60' x 6' + (4)
Playground ngnipment -Maze, large merry- sus =rgs
Picnic Area: 8 picnic tables, 14 grills, benches, 2 water fountain
=.rea n2: Fire Station
Future Dvvansion of Fire Station
Future Library
Future Post Office
Pcpanded City Hall Parking
Area 0: Gardens Park
Baseball Fields: (1)
Junior /Senior - Basepath - 90'
Home plate to backstop - 140'
Home plate dorm foul ball line to out of bounds - 300'
Midget Fields: (2) Basepath - 70'
Horne plate to backstop - 20
Home plate down foul ball lire to out of bounds - 225'
Soccer Pitch: 195' x 330' min 225' x 360' max
Parking: 200' x 30' = 6,000 square feet = 20 cars
Area h: Bums iioad acres)
Softball Fields: (2) Basepath - 60'
Home plate to backstop -
Ho;r.e plate dorm foul ball line to out of bounds - 250'
Concession Stand: 20 x 60
Parking: Joint sharing faith area -3
(2) 250' x 65' = 16,250 square feet-30 square feet (space of car) = 54 cars
Kiddie ?ark: 50 x.175
_u as Try: TuelGe and One Half Acres
Community Center - 130 x 160 = 20,800 square feet
Parking l-ot - 150 x 200 = 100 cars
Basketball Courts - 50 x_ 814 (High Sc ^ool size) (2)
Racquet /Handball Cour %s - 20 x 140 (1y )
Jogging ?ath - 8 /10uhs mile 15 stations
Boccie - 15' x 75'
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UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
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SUBJECT- Public Telephone Installation
To: City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Attn: John Orr
DATE: Plarch 2, 1899
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I can enclosing the telephone proposaZ which we discussed today.
We most certainly will abide by your wishes in this matter, while
at the same time we are making no cormnitment pending your decision.
Should you give favorable consideration to this matter, then we will
consider the problems which we may encounter, such as vandalism to
the Postal unit, in our decision on this matter.
R. J. Pitts
SCM /Postmaster
By. Paul A. Pickard
SCD /Finance
Enclosure:
Southern Bell proposal
Southem Bell
West Ppl- Beach, Fla.
Februar�T, 1979
U. S. Postmaster
West P-0- Beach, Fla.
Dear Sir:
This letter is written in response to my telephone conversation
with Mr. Pickard. I had suggested that we place a public coin
approximately twenty five feet away from your unattended Branch
which is located on Military trail in PRIm Beach Gardens.
A telephone located at this Branch office would not only give
additional service to the users of the Branch office, but would also
serve the community in emergency situations;at the present time,
there are no visable public telephones on Military trail between
Northlake Blvd. and P.G.A. Blvd.
As you know, the boothette should be lighted at night, however,
,_,ae feel that the commissions you receive will be more than ample to
cover the cost of the electricity required for the boothette.
Attached for your approval is a copy of the agreement which in-
dicates the location of the unit. Should you have any further
questions, please feel free to on.11 me at 683 -9060. If everything
Is in agreement, please sign and return to me in the enclosed envelope.
Sincerely,
Bertha Bostrom
Coin Telephone Consultant
..�ILIIA tr11 )u :11 'Geis t;u,
Coln Telephone D pt,
',test 1'ttlm Ilear_h; F'la, 33102 Date
Southern Bell
This is authorization for Southern Bcll Telephone Company t.o place a i'ublic
Telephone B.419 -f7A 8o0r/r at (Bus. Name) U.S. f osTOFF�CE— $RAt/c.r!
(Address) R"ttrarey Tiqir (City) Foi -Al tH GARD _-NS
(.:ip Code) 33gjo an indicated by the d1r4;ram shown below. Yt is
agreed that the required clectrIcIty to operate the booth durin;; hours of darkness
will be furnished by the customer. All booth and standard electrical installation
costs will be borne by Southern Bell. The customer e4�rees to keep the Public Tele-
phone location clean. All telephone installations costs will be borne by Southern
Bell Telephone Company. Any change incorporated on the public telephone within one
year from the installation date will be at the above named subscribers expense.
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"HANDI'® SHELTER BOOTH
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Benner- nawman, inc
Post Box 23376
Pleasant aM H Hill, California 94523
Telephone. (415) 798 -2500
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March 19,